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Trianthema portulacastrum L.

Summary
It is commonly known as Sabuni and belongs to the Aizoaceae family. Leaves are cooked as vegetable. Ecdysterone, Leptorumol, β-sitosterol, β-carotene are among some of the bioactive compounds found in this plant. Phenolic compounds like flavanoids (Gallic acid) and Lupeol decreased Nitric oxide (NO) production in mice colon due to pretreatment of ML (Meyna laxiflora) and TP (Trianthema portulacastrum).

Mode of Consumption : Sauteed and fried
Plant Details Agro-climatic Zone Vernacular Names Pictures
Scientific Name: Trianthema portulacastrum L.
Family: Aizoaceae Martinov
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Caryophyllales
Genus: Trianthema L.
Fruiting Season: June- September
Parts: Leaves
  • The Eastern Coastal Region
  • The North-Eastern Hill Region
  • The Middle Ganga Plain Region
  • The Western Rajasthan Region
  • The Upper Ganga Plain Region
  • The Western Coastal Region
  • The Gujarat Region
  • The Satluj-Yamuna Plain Region
  • North-Western Mountain Region
  • The South-Eastern Plateau Region
  • The Deccan Interior Region & The Western Coastal Region
  • The Aravali-Malwa Upland
  • The Maharashtra Plateau Region & The Western Coastal Region
  • The South-Eastern Plateau Region & The Eastern Coastal Region
  • The Western Rajasthan Region & The Aravali-Malwa Upland
  • The Deccan Interior Region & The Eastern Coastal Region
  • The Deccan Interior Region
  • The Upper Ganga Plain Region & The Middle Ganga Plain Region
  • The Lower Ganga Plain Region
 Andhra Pradesh : Ambatimadu, Atikamamidi, Galijeru
Bihar : Salasabuni, Sabuni, Vishakhapara, Lalsabuni, Santhi, Svet-sabun
Chhattisgarh : Salsa Bhaji
Delhi : Salasabuni, Sabuni, Vishakhapara, Lalsabuni, Santhi, Svet-sabun
Haryana : Salasabuni, Sabuni, Vishakhapara, Lalsabuni, Santhi, Svet-sabun
Jharkhand : Salasabuni, Sabuni, Vishakhapara, Lalsabuni, Santhi, Svet-sabun
Karnataka : Muchchugoni, Pasalaesoppu
Kerala : Pasalikeera
Madhya Pradesh : Salasabuni, Sabuni, Vishakhapara, Lalsabuni, Santhi, Svet-sabun
Maharashtra : Pundharighentuli
Odisha : Sweta Puruni
Punjab : Biskhapra, Itsit
Rajasthan : Salasabuni, Sabuni, Vishakhapara, Lalsabuni, Santhi, Svet-sabun
Tamil Nadu : Sharunnai, Shavalai, Shaaranaj
Uttar Pradesh : Salasabuni, Sabuni, Vishakhapara, Lalsabuni, Santhi, Svet-sabun
Uttarakhand : Salasabuni, Sabuni, Vishakhapara, Lalsabuni, Santhi, Svet-sabun
West Bengal : Sabuni,Gadabani

Plant
Compound/Extract Activity Mode of Action Marker/References
Gallic acid & LupeolAnti-inflammatoryPhenolic compound like flavanoids (Gallic acid) and Lupeol decreased Nitric oxide (NO) production in mice colon due to pretreatment of ML (Meyna laxiflora) and TP (Trianthema portulacastrum).NO[2]
Ethanolic extractHepatoprotectiveThe ethanolic extract of T. portulacastrum showed a significant dose dependent (100 mg, 200 mg/kg p.o. 10×) protective effect against two well known hepatotoxins, viz. paracetamol and thioacetamide induced hepatotoxicity in albino rats. The plant extract completely prevented the toxic effects of paracetamol and thioacetamide on the above serum parameters. [3]
Aqueous extract of whole plantAntinociceptive, Anti-arthriticAqueous whole plant extract of Trianthema portulacastrum (AETP) produced time course inhibition of carrageenan-induced paw oedema with peak effect (50.60%) at 250 mg/kg as well as significant reduction in complete Freund’s adjuvant (CFA)-induced arthritis by 58.56%, on day 27 and arthritic index (26.84%). [4]
Major Class Metabolites (Content of bioactives: mg/100g Fresh Weight)
Carboxylic Acid3,4-Dimethoxy cinnamic acid: , p-Methoxybenzoic acid: [1]
FlavonoidC-methylflavone: [1]
PhenolLeptorumol: [1]
Phenolic acid5-Hydroxy-2-methoxybenzaldehyde: [1]
PhytosterolEcdysterone: , Stigmasterol: , β-sitosterol: [1]
Terpene3-Acetylaleuritolic acid: , Trianthenol: [1]
Effect Observation DOI
Disease Formulation Reference Author TKDL
Information from Wealth of India Reference
  • The leaves and stems are eaten as a vegetable.
  • The leaves are diuretic and used in odema and dropsy and ascites.
  • A decoction of the herb is used as a vermifuge and is useful in rheumatism.
CSIR(1976).The Wealth of India, Raw materials,Vol.-X ,P.281-282, New Delhi, India
4.2, 4.2.1, 4.2.1.1, 4.2.1.3, 4.2.2.8, 4.2, 4.2.1, 4.2.1.1, 4.2.1.3, 4.2.2.8
    CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology, Jorhat-6, Assam, India
    CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur-61,Himachal Pradesh, India